Comments for Software Control of Matter http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com The public blog of the EPSRC Ideas Factory "Software Control of Matter" Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:57:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The Matter Compiler by haley http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/the-matter-compiler/#comment-5081 haley Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:57:55 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/the-matter-compiler/#comment-5081 this is not a good project it suck's egg's! :) this is not a good project it suck’s egg’s! :)

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]]> Comment on Directed Reconfigurable Nanomachines by Phillip Huggan http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/directed-reconfigurable-nanomachines/#comment-1446 Phillip Huggan Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:37:44 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/directed-reconfigurable-nanomachines/#comment-1446 "I don’t know how useful a novel optical output would be, unless the light is being used to drive a computer or something. Tuneable quantum dots have already been invented." Came across my own comment in a recent Google search and it makes me shudder now. I've since learned novel (silicon) optical "utilities" are a big driver in improving biomedical treatments, among other uses. I was so brainwashed conquering-the-world (diamond) aerospace advances were all that mattered that I never considered this research could be used to do something productive. "Computer-directed actuators will be used to drive (with sub-nanometre to sub-Angstrom precision)..." I'm curious about this qualifier. It portends the velocity of the scale-up from research to industrial utility. I don't know much about the cost of various feedstock molecules and "treating" them so they can function in the nano assembly line. But in general, the smaller the molecule the cheaper the feedstock (I would think). Of course, it is way easier to grap hold of a 50x10x10nm diamond shard than it is an adamantane cage. “I don’t know how useful a novel optical output would be, unless the light is being used to drive a computer or something. Tuneable quantum dots have already been invented.”

Came across my own comment in a recent Google search and it makes me shudder now. I’ve since learned novel (silicon) optical “utilities” are a big driver in improving biomedical treatments, among other uses. I was so brainwashed conquering-the-world (diamond) aerospace advances were all that mattered that I never considered this research could be used to do something productive.

“Computer-directed actuators will be used to drive (with sub-nanometre to sub-Angstrom precision)…”

I’m curious about this qualifier. It portends the velocity of the scale-up from research to industrial utility. I don’t know much about the cost of various feedstock molecules and “treating” them so they can function in the nano assembly line. But in general, the smaller the molecule the cheaper the feedstock (I would think). Of course, it is way easier to grap hold of a 50×10x10nm diamond shard than it is an adamantane cage.

]]> Comment on The Matter Compiler by Andrés Alba http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/the-matter-compiler/#comment-224 Andrés Alba Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:00:30 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/the-matter-compiler/#comment-224 Science fiction novel 'The Diamond Age' 1995, by Neal Stephenson, describes the idea of a matter compiler. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diamond_Age I am glad to see someone is starting to think for real about it. Science fiction novel ‘The Diamond Age’ 1995, by Neal Stephenson, describes the idea of a matter compiler.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diamond_Age

I am glad to see someone is starting to think for real about it.

]]> Comment on Your ideas so far by alexis maldonado http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/your-ideas-so-far/#comment-220 alexis maldonado Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:43:59 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/your-ideas-so-far/#comment-220 im.teacher in bioengenneerign studies in usb.need slides material photos.comments.ands matter for mis pupils.in usb venezuela have 20 years development back. sorry my english need slides.photos.etc have meet with mit.but your university is important by me.if read this e mail answer to me .its safety . alexis maldoando. teacher im.teacher in bioengenneerign studies in usb.need slides material photos.comments.ands matter for mis pupils.in usb venezuela have 20 years development back. sorry my english need slides.photos.etc have meet with mit.but your university is important by me.if read this e mail answer to me .its safety . alexis maldoando. teacher

]]> Comment on Directed Reconfigurable Nanomachines by Richard Jones http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/directed-reconfigurable-nanomachines/#comment-194 Richard Jones Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:10:41 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/directed-reconfigurable-nanomachines/#comment-194 Chris, the precise timeline is to be decided by the team in the formal proposal, but 3-5 years is certainly the range we expect, depending on how much can be done in parallel, to see at least proof of principle of the main thrusts of the proposal. Chris, the precise timeline is to be decided by the team in the formal proposal, but 3-5 years is certainly the range we expect, depending on how much can be done in parallel, to see at least proof of principle of the main thrusts of the proposal.

]]> Comment on Directed Reconfigurable Nanomachines by Chris Phoenix http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/directed-reconfigurable-nanomachines/#comment-193 Chris Phoenix Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:25:40 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/directed-reconfigurable-nanomachines/#comment-193 Over on our blog, Philip said, "In the case of the "Directed Reconfigurable Nanomachines" project, the single paragraph description describes our ultimate goals. There appears to be some misunderstanding (certainly with respect to recent posts on [the Responsible Nanotechnology] blog) that the paragraph represents what is going to be achievable in two years." http://crnano.typepad.com/crnblog/2007/01/ideas_factory_m.html#comment-28082941 I had been assuming that the published description was describing the project to be funded, and (based on earlier comments on this blog) that the results were expected to be achieved in 3-5 years. Could someone please clarify the relationship of the published description to the plan and goals of the funded project, and the timelines involved? Perhaps the final two sentences of the description starting with "Our archetypal system..." were intended to describe the post-project purpose of the manufacturing system, not the goals of the funded project? If so, then I did misunderstand that point and would correct our posting in that case. Many thanks, Chris Over on our blog, Philip said, “In the case of the “Directed Reconfigurable Nanomachines” project, the single paragraph description describes our ultimate goals. There appears to be some misunderstanding (certainly with respect to recent posts on [the Responsible Nanotechnology] blog) that the paragraph represents what is going to be achievable in two years.”
http://crnano.typepad.com/crnblog/2007/01/ideas_factory_m.html#comment-28082941

I had been assuming that the published description was describing the project to be funded, and (based on earlier comments on this blog) that the results were expected to be achieved in 3-5 years.

Could someone please clarify the relationship of the published description to the plan and goals of the funded project, and the timelines involved?

Perhaps the final two sentences of the description starting with “Our archetypal system…” were intended to describe the post-project purpose of the manufacturing system, not the goals of the funded project? If so, then I did misunderstand that point and would correct our posting in that case.

Many thanks,
Chris

]]> Comment on The end of the beginning by Richard Jones http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/20/the-end-of-the-beginning/#comment-189 Richard Jones Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:25:05 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/20/the-end-of-the-beginning/#comment-189 Martin, thanks for all your contributions. It's been fascinating to hear that our efforts have generated so much interest with the people you've been working with; good luck to you all in your endeavours. Martin, thanks for all your contributions. It’s been fascinating to hear that our efforts have generated so much interest with the people you’ve been working with; good luck to you all in your endeavours.

]]> Comment on The end of the beginning by Martin G. Smith http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/20/the-end-of-the-beginning/#comment-187 Martin G. Smith Sat, 20 Jan 2007 19:46:38 +0000 http://ideasfactory.wordpress.com/2007/01/20/the-end-of-the-beginning/#comment-187 Richard, and All – I realize it is unnecessary to reiterate word I have written before, as they all remain for all to read. However, the past two weeks have been an exciting time within my circle, what was seen as too far out there for mere mortals to grasp has been brought into sharp focus for a group who never thought they would ever have a chance to see such things, let alone actually have a chance to contribute. There remains, of course the issue of continuing the funding beyond the initial level, and I have written on this and will respond to anyone who asks. For ourselves, the rapidly germinating, if rudimentary Nanolab at Camp One is about three week short of having specifications finalized. One of the benefits of being a Register Vessel is that one needs to comply with standards but does not need permission to do so. It is a exciting time and with much work left to be done before each project starts, we leave the team off to do the necessary slogging to get to the start line and watch with anticipation for progress. Best wishes to all. Martin G. Smith – Coordinator RedSeven Services – ABOTA* [A Bridge Over The Abyss] Camp One – Hesquait [Gold River] British Columbia, Canada Richard, and All – I realize it is unnecessary to reiterate word I have written before, as they all remain for all to read. However, the past two weeks have been an exciting time within my circle, what was seen as too far out there for mere mortals to grasp has been brought into sharp focus for a group who never thought they would ever have a chance to see such things, let alone actually have a chance to contribute.
There remains, of course the issue of continuing the funding beyond the initial level, and I have written on this and will respond to anyone who asks. For ourselves, the rapidly germinating, if rudimentary Nanolab at Camp One is about three week short of having specifications finalized. One of the benefits of being a Register Vessel is that one needs to comply with standards but does not need permission to do so.
It is a exciting time and with much work left to be done before each project starts, we leave the team off to do the necessary slogging to get to the start line and watch with anticipation for progress.
Best wishes to all.
Martin G. Smith – Coordinator
RedSeven Services – ABOTA*
[A Bridge Over The Abyss]
Camp One – Hesquait [Gold River]
British Columbia, Canada

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